Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Joints > Joints > Flashcards

Joints Flashcards

1
Q

Structural classification of joints

A

Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Functional classification of joints

A

Synarthrosis
Amphiarthrosis
Diarthrosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Meaning of SYNARTHROSIS

A

Immovable joint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Meaning of AMPHIARTHROSIS

A

Slightly movable joint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Meaning of DIARTHROSIS

A

Freely movable joint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Characteristics of FIBROUS joints

A

No synovial cavity
Dense irregular tissue holds the joint together
Cartilage rich in collagen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Characteristics of SYNOVIAL joints

A

Synovial cavity filled with synovial fluid

Dense irregular tissue holds the joint together

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Characteristics of CARTILAGINOUS joints

A

No synovial cavity

Bones held together by cartilage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Types of FIBROUS joint

A

Syndesmoses
Sutures
Interosseous membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Types of CARTILAGINOUS joint

A

Symphyses

Synchondroses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Types of SYNOVIAL joint

A 
Ball and Socket
Planar
Pivot
Hinge
Saddle
Condyloid
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Name the 2 layers of a SYNOVIAL joint

A

Fibrous membrane

Inner synovial membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Functions of SYNOVIAL FLUID

A 
Reduce friction
Absorb shock
Supply oxygen and nutrients
Remove CO2
Contains phagocytes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Sutures

A

Dense irregular tissue
Occur between the bones of the skull
Synarthrosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Syndesmoses

A

Connective tissue arranged as a ligament

Amphiarthrosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Interosseous membrane

A

Dense irregular connective tissue

Amphiarthrosis

17
Q

Synchondroses

A

Hyaline cartilage connects the bones

Synarthrosis

18
Q

Symphyses

A

Hyaline cartilage covers the end of the bone

19
Q

Planar joints

A

Biaxial
Forward and backward movement
Side to side movement

20
Q

Hinge joints

A

Convex edge fits into concave edge

Uniaxial

21
Q

Pivot joints

A

Round surface of the bone connects to another bone or ligament
Uniaxial

22
Q

Condyloid joints

A

Biaxial

Oval projection fits into oval depression

23
Q

Saddle joints

A

Biaxial

24
Q

Ball and Socket

A

Triaxial

Ball fits into a depression (socket)

Joints (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions